by Jenna J — Click here to listen to the show — As always, this week’s 63rd edition of On the Ropes will start at its regularly scheduled time, 6pm Eastern Time. You can listen live by clicking “play” on the player or to enter our chat on the blogtalk message board; you can also call into the show at (646)716-5404.
On the Ropes is back to bring you the latest and greatest in the world of boxing! Join me Jenna J, the Hostess, along with my Producer, the magnificent Geoffrey Ciani (aka-Rummy), and my talented Co-Host, Nick Powers.
Topics for Discussion
· Devon Alexander’s impressive knockout victory in a unification bout against Juan Urango
· Vic Darchinyan’s unanimous decision victory over Mexican pugilist Rodrigo Guerrero
· The brief altercation between Shane Mosley and Floyd Mayweather on their press tour..
Exclusive Interviews!
Be sure to join us for four exclusive interviews in this edition. This week’s guest line-up includes:
Devon Alexander:
· Scored an impressive knockout victory Saturday in a unification bout with Juan Urango
· Reigning WBC & IBF junior welterweight champion of the world
· Current record stands at 20-0 with 13 wins coming by way of knockout
· Will be making his second appearance “On the Ropes”
Travis Simms:
· Former WBA junior middleweight champion of the world
· Current record stands at 27-1 with 20 wins coming by way of knockout
· Was last seen inside the ring when he beat Marcus Luck in three rounds in June 2009
· Will be making his debut appearance “On the Ropes”
Steve Forbes:
· Former IBF super featherweight champion of the world
· Lost a controversial decision Saturday night against Harrison Cuello
· Current record stands at 34-8 with 10 wins coming by way of knockout
· Will be making his second appearance “On the Ropes”
Edwin Rodriguez:
· 24 year old prospect in the super middleweight division
· Has a career record of 13-0 with 9 wins coming by way of knockout
· Is scheduled to face George Armenta March 19 on Friday Night Fights
· Will be making his debut appearance “On the Ropes”
Upcoming Fights
· Manny Pacquiao (50-3-2) vs. Joshua Clottey (35-3)(WBO welterweight title)
· Humberto Soto (50-7-2) vs. David Diaz (35-2-1)(WBC lightweight title)
· Marco Huck (27-1) vs. Adam Richards (23-2)(WBO cruiserweight title)
· Samuel Peter (33-3) vs. Nagy Aguilera (15-2)
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Listeners are encouraged to call in and share their thoughts on the latest boxing news and to provide questions and comments for our special guests Devon Alexander, Edwin Rodriguez, Steve Forbes, and Travis Simms. If you intend to call in, please provide us with your area code either here in the comments or in the blogtalk chat room and give us the head’s up that you are calling.
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